Planning or threatening a violent act can be a serious crime in Tulsa, depending on the circumstances. Under Oklahoma law, which governs crimes committed in Tulsa, this offense is divided into three categories.
Three Categories Of The Offense
The first category involves those who “attempt, conspire or endeavor” to perform a violent act that involves serious injury or death. This crime, if convicted, is a felony punishable by a prison term of up to ten years. Threatening the same act is a misdemeanor with a potential jail sentence of up to six months.
A final felony category of planning or threatening a violent act relates to conspiring. If you are convicted of devising a scheme to cause serious harm or death, and intend to perform it, you may be subject to a prison sentence of a ten year maximum. This crime still applies if you are just part of a conspiracy to plan the act, and not the person set to carry it out. It is critical that the prosecution prove the intent element. Without this, there can be no conviction.
Contact A Tulsa Criminal Defense Attorney
If you are facing a charge for planning or threatening a violent act, you should speak with a Tulsa criminal defense attorney to discuss your case. Call (918) 932-2777 to set up a initial and confidential consultation with the Seventh Street Tulsa Law Firm.